SpaMedica and Optegra are both established UK providers offering cataract surgery, and their self-pay prices vary by lens type, clinic location and current offers — so there is no single “cheaper” answer. The reliable way to compare is to get a written, itemised quote from each for the same lens and check exactly what is included. For reference, Sapphire Eye Care lists monofocal cataract surgery from £2,900 per eye, EDOF from £3,796 and multifocal from £4,300 per eye.
Comparing cataract providers in 2026
When you search for private cataract surgery you will see several national names, including SpaMedica and Optegra, alongside consultant-led clinics like ours. Headline prices are tempting to compare directly, but they only tell part of the story: two quotes can look different simply because one bundles everything and the other adds the lens, aftercare or laser follow-up separately. This guide explains what to look at so you can judge value rather than just price.
Published prices also change frequently, so we do not quote specific figures for other providers here — always confirm the current, written price directly with each clinic. For a broader view, see our guide to comparing private cataract clinic prices.
Who are SpaMedica and Optegra?
SpaMedica is one of the UK’s largest dedicated cataract providers, best known for high-volume NHS-funded cataract surgery through a national network of eye hospitals, and it also offers private self-pay cataract treatment. Optegra is a group of dedicated eye hospitals offering cataract, refractive lens exchange and laser vision correction, with locations across the UK. Both treat many patients each year; the right choice for you depends less on the brand and more on the specifics of your quote and your care.
Want a straight, itemised figure to compare? Each clinic can tell you exactly what its price covers — no add-ons.
Get an itemised quoteWhat to compare before you choose
Still weighing it up? Our guides on whether private cataract surgery is worth it and UK vs abroad costs may help.
UK cataract cost in context
The lens you choose drives most of the cost difference between providers. For reference, Sapphire Eye Care’s published cataract prices per eye are:
| Lens type | Sapphire Eye Care, from (per eye) |
|---|---|
| Monofocal IOL | from £2,900 |
| Toric IOL (astigmatism) | not separately priced |
| EDOF IOL | from £3,796 |
| Multifocal IOL | from £4,300 |
See the detail in our how much does cataract surgery cost guide and the full cataract surgery price guide.
The consultant-led alternative
Eye Surgery Clinic works with consultant-led partner clinics across South England, where a named consultant ophthalmic surgeon offers cataract surgery with a full range of premium lenses. If continuity of care and a clear total price matter to you, that is worth putting alongside any national-chain quote. Read more on consultant-led cataract surgery cost or find your nearest consultant.